i do not know
what lies awaiting
around that corner
over that hill
on the other side of that bridge;

i do not know
who is beyond those corners, hills, bridges
waiting for me;

but

after a youth of not knowing
even if i thought i knew
therefore fearing the unknown
often resulted in anger and hate
until i grew older
learning fearing the unknown
the folks i do not know
is folly;

so

i do not fear what is and who are
out there
around the corner
over the hill
on the other side of the bridge;

i am only sad for those who fear the unknown
leading to anger, hate
while i venture forth
out there around the corner
over the hill
on the other side of the bridge
with the joy of discovery
of what is out there
i do not fear what is and who are
out there
around the corner
over the hill
on the other side of the bridge.

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